Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1990 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 104 of 1990 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to all fish and fish products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(3) Fish paste shall be the paste consisting of not less than 70% of 1 or more kinds of fish that are fresh, cured or smoked and may contain filler, fish binder or monoglycerides as permitted by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI136/2001; 

Reference of the measure

Art 4(3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish Paste 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries